ACTIVATIOOONNNNN!!!!. Finally. Questions.

[faribran]

Lyrikz,
whatz the planz for the nice Rallys?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by faribran

Lyrikz,
whatz the planz for the nice Rallys?

Take em apart, polish the rings, then paint the inners, new tires and roll those bad boys.. One problem is the tires on them now are 295/50... Fronts are 265 or so... BIG tires i think...

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

From what i gather the front end is GMC, the rest is chevy. The PO installed the grill and what not. I get to pick the vehicle up today and im beyond excited. What is even better is the WIFEY is almost more excited then i am.


Cant wait to get it home and apart so i can start with all the questions.

I was just messing with Longhorn Man about his comments about liking the looks of the GMC better. The Chevy crowd and the GMC go back and forth a little, but its all in fun. Most people love both of them, but prefer one or the other a little more. I prefer the 67-68 Chevy frontend over all of the myself, but a lot of guys love the 4 eyed GMC's!

Its very cool that your wife is excited about it also. I'm fortunate as well that my wife doesn't mind me fooling with these old trucks, because I'm quietly building a fleet!

[Scott68-93-97]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I was just messing with Longhorn Man about his comments about liking the looks of the GMC better. The Chevy crowd and the GMC go back and forth a little, but its all in fun. Most people love both of them, but prefer one or the other a little more. I prefer the 67-68 Chevy frontend over all of the myself, but a lot of guys love the 4 eyed GMC's!

Its very cool that your wife is excited about it also. I'm fortunate as well that my wife doesn't mind me fooling with these old trucks, because I'm quietly building a fleet!

67-68 front end hands down looks the best but thats just through my eyes some may see better with 4 eyes

[timcos]

Welcome...glad to see another one escape the crusher.

[Orange]

Welcome to both of you from Georgia.
That is a very nice truck you got.
Looks like it has a nice stance as it is!

GMC front ends are better.



DLB

[Longhorn Man]

it's a fact... GMC front ends are awsome.
For the record, the burb is getting a 68 chevy nose on it, I have been leaning towards them the last couple years now, but I still think the GMC's look bad ass when done in a hot rod attitude.
lyrikz ... First of all, I gotta say you have an awsome woman there. My hobby was one of the many problems i had with my now ex-wife. She never realized the coolness, nor the value of having an old truck around the house, and if done right (and you don't mind it being a beater) it is WAY cheaper than a newer used car.
Second... I would try those big tires. If they fit and don't rub, that would MAKE the truck IMO.

[72BlckButy]

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Sweet little truck you got there!

[Liz]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

I have been reading this website nonstop since monday. All day at work, all day and night at home. For some reason i was denied membership when i first applied but im finally here.

Like I told you in reply to you and your wife's multiple emails, and the fowarded email from GMCPaul regarding the issue... when you register multiple accounts, it triggers as spam and is denied. I am glad you reregistered as I suggested in the same emails and welcome to you and your wife..

[corn]

I got dibs on the mags! Welcome, both of you!...

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by corn

I got dibs on the mags! Welcome, both of you!...

If you want the mags you can have em. I am putting the rallys on the truck. The mags arent very old, but they have been sitting for a full year or so. Tires are about 80-90% i would say. I have a guy that wants to trade some airbags plus cash for the rims, but after shipping, i dont think its going to be worth much...

I brought the truck home sunday, put it in the garage and havent seen it since.. Im absolutely DYING to get out there and start tearing the rear bed of so i can get SOMETHING accomplished. ahah..

[Longhorn Man]

I guess we all want those rims eh? (I PM'd him last week on them)

[passthebuck]

looks like your cat caught a snake or something...

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I guess we all want those rims eh? (I PM'd him last week on them)

HAHA. I think you were looking for something cheaper longhorn.


Thats not my cat, its the PO's cat.

[Longhorn Man]

That's cool man. Like I said, major budget restrictions here with the trip and all. Bummer, i think they woulda MADE my wagon sweet(er)

[corn]

I like them & wouldnt mind having a set like that but in no means am I trying to budge the line on Andy.

[toomanytoyz]

[QUOTE=lyrikz;2364324]If you want the mags you can have em. I am putting the rallys on the truck. The mags arent very old, but they have been sitting for a full year or so. Tires are about 80-90% i would say. I have a guy that wants to trade some airbags plus cash for the rims, but after shipping, i dont think its going to be worth much...

I thought we had a Deal Worked out on the Rim's??????

Thanks, Rick

[Longhorn Man]

don't worry bout me corn, i kinda figured they'd be outta my price range.

[lyrikz]

So i got under the truck and took some random pics. Few pics i have questions on and need some answers.

The guy i bought the truck from said it had drop spindles. I see the word early classics stamped on them. Are those the drop spindles???



That tie rod end look bad???


Here are some better pics of my rust situation. Repaired or cut out and weld in new metal??





Misc pics of the suspension and the underside of the truck. The pic with the driveline, that driveline looks super close to its opening there. Will that hit? That someting i need to modify if i put airbags on the truck?

[lyrikz]

This brake porp. valve assembly look stock? That aftermarket?


Power steering also. I dont know if its stock or some kind of add on. Any info?


I noticed i had a oil leak, and when i got under it, i can clearly see the whole clutch and the flywheel. Am i just missing a cover of some kind??? I noticed the main seal was leaking oil pretty bad, i dont really care being the motor is coming out, but just wanted some info..


Take a peek at those shims on the upper control arm. Thats not stock is it??? Its shimmed way out on both sides.



And to top it off, this is my little helper.



Any info you guys can give and a route to take would be apprectiated. One last question, its a stepside truck and the front portions of the rear fenders are pretty rusty.. Do they sell patches for the rear fenders, or do i just have to buy a whole new fender?

[lyrikz]

[QUOTE=toomanytoyz;2364497]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

If you want the mags you can have em. I am putting the rallys on the truck. The mags arent very old, but they have been sitting for a full year or so. Tires are about 80-90% i would say. I have a guy that wants to trade some airbags plus cash for the rims, but after shipping, i dont think its going to be worth much...

I thought we had a Deal Worked out on the Rim's??????

Thanks, Rick

PM sent, didnt know if the shipping would work. lemme know.

[Longhorn Man]

I'd clean up the rust and paint it with POR.
The shims are becouse it is lowered, even stock there would be a few shims
those are in fact the dropped spindles
that tie rod end is toast. I'd be gettin on that with the quickness
yes, you are missing an inspection cover... not a big deal
Cute kid
Proportioning valve looks stock for the disk brakes.
The drive shaft may rub now if you were to load it down, but it hasn't hit yet though. If you go lower, it will be an issue.

[boundstaffpress]

Welcom from Colorado. Looks like a sweet ride.

[Orange]

Just a 411 for you lyrikz -
If you want to sell stuff - you need to be a supporting member.

All of you long time members know this. No harm in asking the guy if he wants to get rid of something, but you guys kind of backed him into a corner on the wheels with the buying/selling deal.

Just letting you know. In order to become a supporting member - just click here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php
Well worth it!

DLB

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by Orange

Just a 411 for you lyrikz -
If you want to sell stuff - you need to be a supporting member.

All of you long time members know this. No harm in asking the guy if he wants to get rid of something, but you guys kind of backed him into a corner on the wheels with the buying/selling deal.

Just letting you know. In order to become a supporting member - just click here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php
Well worth it!

DLB

That will probably be my first purchase on the truck, a membership here. Be cool if you got a bumper sticker or something for the window so you can show your support... Thanks for the link.